Undergraduate Module Descriptor

ARA1036: Histories of the Middle East, 600-1800 C.E.

Overview

NQF Level

4

Credits

15

ECTS Value

7.5

Term(s) and duration

This module ran during term 1 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr William Gallois ()

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

Few other regions of the world have provokedmore interest and controversy than the Middle East. This module will provideyou with an introductory overview of the historical, political, economic, andstrategic factors that shape the modern Middle East, examining key issues inthe politics and society of the region from the Prophet to the end of theeighteenth century. It is designated to highlight the multi-faceted nature ofMiddle Eastern polities and to provide a continuity/change perspective onthemes of regional unity versus political fragmentation. It also aims atproviding you with the concepts and tools necessary to develop an analyticalapproach to understanding the Middle East.